Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Upstate Caring Partners, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Upstate Caring Partners, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to implement individualized plans, assist with personal care, and oversee the health, safety, and well-being of those we support. You will transport and accompany people to activities and maintain documentation at the residential or community sites.

We offer full-time, part-time, and weekend shifts. A NYS Driver’s License is required and no previous experience is needed because paid training is provided.

Qualifications

• Direct Support Professional role providing hands-on care and support.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized plans and assist with personal care.
• Oversee health, safety and well-being of individuals we support.
• Transport and accompany people to community activities and assist in daily housekeeping.
• Maintain documentation at residential and community sites.

Job description

Pay $21.55 an hour

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to implement each individualized plan, attend to personal care needs, oversee the health, safety and well-being of the people we support, keep nurses advised, participate in Agency activities, transport and accompany people we support on activities in the community, assist in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties and maintain documentation in either or both the residential and/or day habilitation / community habilitation/ school age program site.

Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Direct Support Professional

Upstate Caring Partners is looking for energetic and motivated staff to work with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their goals!

• The DSP provides care, support, and assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Full-time, part-time, and weekend only opportunities exist.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
• No previous experience needed -we provide paid training!
• Starting pay $21.00/hour!

BENEFITS

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.